Guidebook for Toronto
Arts & Culture
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350 King St WToronto International Film Festival
The Lower Ossington has become one of our favourite Toronto venues over the years, having seen many of their shows. This latest production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat was THE BEST YET, (and we have seen some fantastic shows there)..!! Hard to pin-point a favourite...
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Lower Ossington Theatre
100 Ossington AveThe Lower Ossington has become one of our favourite Toronto venues over the years, having seen many of their shows. This latest production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat was THE BEST YET, (and we have seen some fantastic shows there)..!! Hard to pin-point a favourite...
Princess of Wales Theatre
300 King St WSome of the best theatre this side of Broadway!
Factory Theatre is of the same generation and importance as fellow non-profit alternatives Theatre Passe Muraille and Tarragon Theatre. In its history, the theatre has produced more than 150 new Canadian plays on the mainstage and 500 more in workshop and other formats. Housed in an attractive Victorian mansion, the Factory Theatre operates two theatre spaces. The upstairs Mainspace is a 200-seat house that has the feel of an old sanctuary. Downstairs, the Studio Theatre Cafe is a long, narrow, intimate space with 100 seats. Both the mainspace and studio cafes have licensed lounges where refreshments are served before and after the show.
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Factory Theatre
125 Bathurst StFactory Theatre is of the same generation and importance as fellow non-profit alternatives Theatre Passe Muraille and Tarragon Theatre. In its history, the theatre has produced more than 150 new Canadian plays on the mainstage and 500 more in workshop and other formats. Housed in an attractive Victorian mansion, the Factory Theatre operates two theatre spaces. The upstairs Mainspace is a 200-seat house that has the feel of an old sanctuary. Downstairs, the Studio Theatre Cafe is a long, narrow, intimate space with 100 seats. Both the mainspace and studio cafes have licensed lounges where refreshments are served before and after the show.
Saved from oblivion a few decades ago by the flamboyant discount retailer “Honest” Ed Mirvish, the Royal Alexandra Theatre, which opened in 1907, is the epitome of old-world theatre opulence. From the thousands of single light bulbs that make up the marquee, to waist-coated ushers and polished brass railings, hand-carved walnut and cherry wood, sumptuous red velvet seats and private boxes separated by heavy curtains, this Alex lives up to the royalty of its name. Throughout the years, the theatre has housed performances by theatre greats like John and Ethel Barrymore, Orson Welles, Deborah Kerr and Edith Piaf.
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Royal Alexandra Theatre
260 King St WSaved from oblivion a few decades ago by the flamboyant discount retailer “Honest” Ed Mirvish, the Royal Alexandra Theatre, which opened in 1907, is the epitome of old-world theatre opulence. From the thousands of single light bulbs that make up the marquee, to waist-coated ushers and polished brass railings, hand-carved walnut and cherry wood, sumptuous red velvet seats and private boxes separated by heavy curtains, this Alex lives up to the royalty of its name. Throughout the years, the theatre has housed performances by theatre greats like John and Ethel Barrymore, Orson Welles, Deborah Kerr and Edith Piaf.
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkRoy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe StArt Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WFort York National Historic Site
250 Fort York BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Thompson Toronto
550 Wellington St WSchmooze with the rich and famous.
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St WFood, drinks, and TIFF parties.
Chic, dimly lit watering hole dedicated to top-shelf tequilas, plus Mexican tapas & live music.
100 locals raden deze aan
Reposado
136 Ossington AveChic, dimly lit watering hole dedicated to top-shelf tequilas, plus Mexican tapas & live music.
Small, unpretentious hangout with mismatched furniture, a lounge like back room & a cozy patio.
67 locals raden deze aan
Sweaty Betty's
13 Ossington AveSmall, unpretentious hangout with mismatched furniture, a lounge like back room & a cozy patio.
Food Scene
Harlem Underground
745 Queen St WYummy food.
The Emerson Restaurant
1279 Bloor St WFabulous eats. The place is small and intimate.
Edulis Restaurant
169 Niagara StAstonishingly great meals
Bar Wellington
520 Wellington St WBreakfast
Le Sélect Bistro
432 Wellington St WBreakfast and dinner
Mitzi's Cafe
100 Sorauren AvenueBreakfast - Best oatmeal pancake in the whole wide world.
Susur Lee's stylish eatery for creative Asian & French-influenced small plates meant for sharing and great cocktails
230 locals raden deze aan
Lee
497 King St WSusur Lee's stylish eatery for creative Asian & French-influenced small plates meant for sharing and great cocktails
High end Sushi & small plates of inventive Japanese cuisine served in a trendy setting with weekend DJs
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Blowfish
668 King Street WestHigh end Sushi & small plates of inventive Japanese cuisine served in a trendy setting with weekend DJs
Brewed coffee, espresso-based drinks & baked goods in a subdued setting featuring local art
267 locals raden deze aan
Jimmy's Coffee
107 Portland StBrewed coffee, espresso-based drinks & baked goods in a subdued setting featuring local art
Some of the best steaks in North America great cocktails too
138 locals raden deze aan
Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
12 Brant StSome of the best steaks in North America great cocktails too
Classic Spanish cuisine (from tapas to paella), wine & cocktails served in a stylish, airy and hip setting
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Patria
478 King St WClassic Spanish cuisine (from tapas to paella), wine & cocktails served in a stylish, airy and hip setting
The One That Got Away
581 King St WLunch, great fish place.
Cabal
782 King St WVery chic place for the trendy but not snobby.
High ceilings & modern furniture create a chic setting for French-inspired dishes & seasonal drinks.
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Böehmer
93 Ossington AveHigh ceilings & modern furniture create a chic setting for French-inspired dishes & seasonal drinks.
Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas made with simple ingredients & served in a bustling space.
384 locals raden deze aan
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveWood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas made with simple ingredients & served in a bustling space.
Welcoming bistro like spot serving shared meze plates & main dishes like grilled lamb & seafood.
102 locals raden deze aan
Mamakas Taverna
80 Ossington AveWelcoming bistro like spot serving shared meze plates & main dishes like grilled lamb & seafood.
Relaxed, artsy eatery whipping up imaginative Malaysian street food & shareable plates.
18 locals raden deze aan
Soos
94 Ossington AveRelaxed, artsy eatery whipping up imaginative Malaysian street food & shareable plates.
Cozy destination known for its ceviche, plus a small plates menu mixing Asian & Pan-Latin tastes.
80 locals raden deze aan
Foxley
207 Ossington AveCozy destination known for its ceviche, plus a small plates menu mixing Asian & Pan-Latin tastes.
Canadian-French bistro with a weekly menu of classics-inspired fare made from local ingredients.
128 locals raden deze aan
Union
72 Ossington AveCanadian-French bistro with a weekly menu of classics-inspired fare made from local ingredients.
Korean small plates, plus imaginative cocktails served in a hip, bar like spot with a chill vibe.
87 locals raden deze aan
ODDSEOUL
90 Ossington AveKorean small plates, plus imaginative cocktails served in a hip, bar like spot with a chill vibe.
The patties are ground in-house daily at this snug burger joint with a patio & microbrews on tap.
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BQM Burger and Craft Beer Ossington
210 Ossington AveThe patties are ground in-house daily at this snug burger joint with a patio & microbrews on tap.
This takeaway spot specializes in mac 'n' cheese, including BBQ pulled pork & vegan options.
16 locals raden deze aan
Bobbie Sue's Mac + Cheese
162 Ossington AveThis takeaway spot specializes in mac 'n' cheese, including BBQ pulled pork & vegan options.
Limited seasonal dishes & a rotating selection of experimental beer in a small brew house with patio.
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Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveLimited seasonal dishes & a rotating selection of experimental beer in a small brew house with patio.
Chic space with raw oysters & creative small plates of ocean wise seafood, plus happy-hour specials.
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Fishbar
217 Ossington AvenueChic space with raw oysters & creative small plates of ocean wise seafood, plus happy-hour specials.
The selections are incredible- things like lychee and raspberry or ginger milk. Sometimes they have avocado ice cream on the list as well. You have your choice of your flavour in waffle, sugar or regular cones, OR between cookies (like ginger snaps or chocolate) in a dish , or in cones OR in a cinnamon bun. We just ate hamburgers around the corner ( Frankies) so I couldn't fit any fancy type. I had to go with a single scoop of chocolate peanut butter in a cone . Soooo Creamy
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Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington AveThe selections are incredible- things like lychee and raspberry or ginger milk. Sometimes they have avocado ice cream on the list as well. You have your choice of your flavour in waffle, sugar or regular cones, OR between cookies (like ginger snaps or chocolate) in a dish , or in cones OR in a cinnamon bun. We just ate hamburgers around the corner ( Frankies) so I couldn't fit any fancy type. I had to go with a single scoop of chocolate peanut butter in a cone . Soooo Creamy
1) fungi mushroom burger- Excellent 2) Aristotle burger- excellent but very drippy 3) original burger- excellent ( it really was consistent) 4) the Texan - with fried jalapenos and naucho chips!_ excellent and very filling . 5) The vegetarian soy burger was so good my vegetarian friend thought that the burger was meat. Wow! that is an endorsement at the top level. I also want to mention another friend of mine wanted a pita instead of a bun and the request was done no problem..They also have their own hot sauce on the table to add. The fries were rated differently. One friend had fries that were old and not good at all. A few others had really good crispy fries. all plates had far too many fries on them. The sweet potato fries with dip were the best!
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Frankie's Diner
994 Queen Street West1) fungi mushroom burger- Excellent 2) Aristotle burger- excellent but very drippy 3) original burger- excellent ( it really was consistent) 4) the Texan - with fried jalapenos and naucho chips!_ excellent and very filling . 5) The vegetarian soy burger was so good my vegetarian friend thought that the burger was meat. Wow! that is an endorsement at the top level. I also want to mention another friend of mine wanted a pita instead of a bun and the request was done no problem..They also have their own hot sauce on the table to add. The fries were rated differently. One friend had fries that were old and not good at all. A few others had really good crispy fries. all plates had far too many fries on them. The sweet potato fries with dip were the best!
4.8 out of 5 stars on Zagat. Creative Canadian fare inspired by natives & early settlers served in a stylish, bright space.
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Boralia
4.8 out of 5 stars on Zagat. Creative Canadian fare inspired by natives & early settlers served in a stylish, bright space.
Amazing new tepanyaki place, great service, quality food and a decent chef with skills on knives. Definitely worth a shot. Oh and $4 pints!
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Hibachi Teppanyaki & Bar
550 Wellington St WAmazing new tepanyaki place, great service, quality food and a decent chef with skills on knives. Definitely worth a shot. Oh and $4 pints!
The “Ping Gai" is delicious, a generous portion and very easy on the wallet. Their fantastic desserts are superb.
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Queen Mother Cafe
208 Queen St WThe “Ping Gai" is delicious, a generous portion and very easy on the wallet. Their fantastic desserts are superb.
Great food, great atmosphere and it is practically right across the street.
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Ovest
788 King St WGreat food, great atmosphere and it is practically right across the street.
Thompson Diner
550 Wellington St WLate night Diner. All day breakfast
Great Patio, beer brewed on location and good food.
22 locals raden deze aan
Northern Maverick Brewery Co.
115 Bathurst StGreat Patio, beer brewed on location and good food.
Shane West of "A Walk to Remember" claims that these are the best burgers in Toronto.
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The Burger's Priest
1636 Queen St EShane West of "A Walk to Remember" claims that these are the best burgers in Toronto.
Oyster Boy
872 Queen St WFabulous food, wonderful charm.
There is a nice selection of bourbon and scotch available, as well as some tequila and other spirits. Ten taps for draught
Bootleg Smokehouse
64 Spadina Ave.There is a nice selection of bourbon and scotch available, as well as some tequila and other spirits. Ten taps for draught
Terroni
720 Queen St WWonderful Italian. Quaint patio hidden in the back.
A hidden gem that all of Toronto should know about! The coffee is delicious, the service amazing, and the vibe is perfect.
16 locals raden deze aan
Tokyo Smoke
76 Stafford StA hidden gem that all of Toronto should know about! The coffee is delicious, the service amazing, and the vibe is perfect.
Rustic Mexican fare comlemented by a lengthy tequila list and cocktail menu, plus a weekend brunch.
26 locals raden deze aan
Milagro Cantina - Queen West
783 Queen St WRustic Mexican fare comlemented by a lengthy tequila list and cocktail menu, plus a weekend brunch.
Expansive, swanky rooftop complex with a modern French eatery, bars and a massive outdoor pool.
124 locals raden deze aan
Lavelle
627 King St WExpansive, swanky rooftop complex with a modern French eatery, bars and a massive outdoor pool.
Labora Restaurant
544 King Street WestDelectable Spanish cuisine.
Bac Ky Vietnamese Canteen
567 King St WDelicious Pho and Vietnamese cuisine that is easy on the wallet.
Cookies, gelato, and world-renowned chocolate. Wonderful hot chocolate on a cold winters day.
104 locals raden deze aan
Soma Chocolate Maker
32 Tank House LaneCookies, gelato, and world-renowned chocolate. Wonderful hot chocolate on a cold winters day.
Great atmosphere, location, service and food. Classy and Chic with a wide wine selection.
131 locals raden deze aan
Cibo Wine Bar King St West
522 King St WGreat atmosphere, location, service and food. Classy and Chic with a wide wine selection.
Everything Else
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
2 Eireann QuayFly at your convenience
Hammam Spa, Toronto
602 King St WA little pampering goes a long way. For men and women.
Essentials
Second Cup
145 Queens Quay WCoffee and Free Wifi
Groceries, sun tan lotion, medication and batteries can all be found here.
515 locals raden deze aan
Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St WGroceries, sun tan lotion, medication and batteries can all be found here.
Loblaws
585 Queen St WGroceries, pre-prepared meals and bakery.
A wide selection of groceries, suntan lotion, batteries and vitamins can all be found here.
515 locals raden deze aan
Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St WA wide selection of groceries, suntan lotion, batteries and vitamins can all be found here.
Located in The Summit Complex. You can access this store by traveling through the buildings basement levels and entering from the main floor of the 705 King Building. You never have to step foot outside.
Groceries, batteries, prepared soup and sandwiches.
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The Kitchen Table
705 King St WLocated in The Summit Complex. You can access this store by traveling through the buildings basement levels and entering from the main floor of the 705 King Building. You never have to step foot outside.
Groceries, batteries, prepared soup and sandwiches.
Sightseeing
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) also known as "The Ex" is one of North America’s largest annual fairs. The CNE offers up 18 days of amusement park rides, live entertainment, food, shopping, and more. And, if you’re an airplane enthusiast, the Canadian International Air Show drops jaws every summer when their pilots perform dare-devil loop-de-loops and synchronized maneuvers on the last weekend of the summer. Alongside the rides, games and food, the CNE boast loads of concerts, performances and special events.
Dates: August 19, 2016 -
September 05, 2016
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Canadian National Exhibition
210 Princes' BlvdThe Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) also known as "The Ex" is one of North America’s largest annual fairs. The CNE offers up 18 days of amusement park rides, live entertainment, food, shopping, and more. And, if you’re an airplane enthusiast, the Canadian International Air Show drops jaws every summer when their pilots perform dare-devil loop-de-loops and synchronized maneuvers on the last weekend of the summer. Alongside the rides, games and food, the CNE boast loads of concerts, performances and special events.
Dates: August 19, 2016 -
September 05, 2016
What was, when it was built, the tallest free standing structure in the world.
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CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdWhat was, when it was built, the tallest free standing structure in the world.
The Toronto Islands are a fabulous all day get away. Take the ferry or a water taxi across and enjoy a day at the amusement park, the beaches, the many trails, rent a canoe or kayak and enjoy the waterways.
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Toronto Islands
The Toronto Islands are a fabulous all day get away. Take the ferry or a water taxi across and enjoy a day at the amusement park, the beaches, the many trails, rent a canoe or kayak and enjoy the waterways.
Grand 18th century castle featuring regular tours and gardens that are open seasonally. With an excellent high end restaurant.
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Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceGrand 18th century castle featuring regular tours and gardens that are open seasonally. With an excellent high end restaurant.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
947 Dovercourt RdGreat rates and a short walk away.
Bike Share Toronto has two new locations at 111 Niagara St, Toronto, ON and at 761 King Street West Toronto ON. Both just steps away from 701 King.
A great way to see and enjoy all that Toronto has to offer. Cheap and easy too!
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Bike Share Toronto
Bike Share Toronto has two new locations at 111 Niagara St, Toronto, ON and at 761 King Street West Toronto ON. Both just steps away from 701 King.
A great way to see and enjoy all that Toronto has to offer. Cheap and easy too!
This is the main form of travel to and from the Toronto Islands.
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Jack Layton Ferry Terminal station
9 Queens Quay WThis is the main form of travel to and from the Toronto Islands.